JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
倣 — emulate
- Reading
- ホウ・なら.う
- Meaning
- emulate; imitate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
倣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ホウ・なら.う and it means emulate; imitate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
倣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 倣 (imitate), 模倣 (imitation) and 倣う (to imitate).
Japanese words containing 倣
Frequently asked questions
What does 倣 mean in Japanese?
倣 means emulate; imitate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 倣 read?
倣 is read ホウ・なら.う. Reading it inside real words — 倣 and 模倣 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 倣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 倣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 倣 in a word?
A common word containing 倣 is 倣 (ほう) — "imitate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 倣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 倣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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